Robert (Bobby) Lewis, 72, of Mahanoy City, Pa, passed away Thursday, December 1st, suddenly at home.

Robert was born in Mahanoy City on July 10, 1944, a son of the late Eileen (McCoog) Lewis Killian and Alvin Lewis, and step father Joseph Killian.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

Bobby had graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1962 and earned an associates degree from Penn State University.

He served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War era and had the honor of participating in the funeral of Gen Douglas Macarthur.

Bobby was a Dispatcher at Atlas Powder and Yellow Freight.

He was active with the Mahanoy City Travelers Protective Association of America early on. Bobby had also served on the Mahanoy City Borough Council for 3 terms from 2004 to 2015. He was also a life long member of the Humane Fire Co #1, in Mahanoy City.

Bobby was an avid Phillies, Eagles and Notre Dame fan and was extremely proud of his Coal Region heritage.

He was the husband of Dorothy (Sharaka) Lewis.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Robin Lewis, of Mahanoy City; a son, Christopher and wife Karen, of Oradell NJ; two brothers, Alvin, of Allentown; John "Sparky" Lewis of Mahanoy City; and by 3 grandchildren Patrick Lewis Finneran, Anna Lewis, and Brendan Lewis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 6th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating with con celebrant Rev Bill Linchorst.

Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City.

Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery Mahanoy City.

Family prefers Memorial donations to Hillside SPCA or St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish.